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The four cardinal rules of gun safety are ___
- Every gun is loaded. 2. Finger straight until on target. 3. Never point at anything not willing to destroy. 4. Know your target and what's beyond.
List the Magnificent Seven.
- Grip 2. Stance 3. Presentation 4. Sight Alignment 5. Sight Picture 6. Trigger Control 7. Follow Through
The governing statute for private security in Tennessee is?
Title 62 and Chapter 35
Deadly force can be used to protect property.
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If a security officer changes their duty weapon, another 4 hours of marksmanship training must be conducted by a certified trainer.
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Proper sight alignment is when the top of the front sight is level with the top of the rear sight.
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When firing a handgun, you should ______ the trigger to the rear without disturbing sight alignment.
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When establishing a good sight picture, the rear sight and the target will be slightly out of focus.
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Name and describe the 5 color codes of awareness.
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Explain the difference between cover and concealment.
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The ammunition malfunction known as the misfire is caused when less than normal pressure or velocity is developed after the ignition of the cartridge.
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The two major causes of handgun accidents are ignorance and carelessness.
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If you shoot a lot, you should clean your weapon once a month.
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After cleaning your weapon, you should cover it with a thick coat of oil.
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It is permissible to fire a warning shot when necessary.
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Deadly force may be used when you feel threatened.
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If a person wants to be an armed security guard, they must complete a total of 12 hours of classroom and firearms training by a certified trainer.
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A private citizen can make a lawful arrest and may use force reasonably necessary to affect that arrest, provided that the citizen does not use or threaten to use a firearm except when authorized under the self-defense or defense of a third person statute.
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An arrest may be made by an officer with a warrant, private person, or an officer without a warrant.
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Deadly force can be defined as the amount of force necessary to stop the threat.
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Under TN Law, a security officer must attempt to retreat prior to using deadly force.
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It is permissible for a security officer to unholster their weapon while on duty and show it to someone who may be interested in purchasing a similar pistol.
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When on the firing line, everyone is a safety officer.
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If you hear the command cease fire, you should finish your course of fire and then holster your weapon.
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When establishing a good sight picture, the rear sight and the target will be slightly out of focus.
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Study Notes
Gun Safety Rules
- Four cardinal rules: Every gun is loaded; keep finger straight until on target; never point at anything unwilling to destroy; know your target and what lies beyond.
Magnificent Seven
- Key components of firearms handling: Grip, Stance, Presentation, Sight Alignment, Sight Picture, Trigger Control, Follow Through.
Tennessee Private Security Statute
- Governing law for private security is Title 62, Chapter 35.
Use of Deadly Force
- Deadly force is not permissible for property protection.
Weapon Training Requirement
- Security officers changing duty weapons must undergo an additional 4 hours of marksmanship training by a certified trainer.
Sight Alignment
- Proper sight alignment occurs when the top of the front sight is level with the top of the rear sight.
Trigger Control
- The trigger should be pressed straight to the rear without disturbing sight alignment.
Sight Picture Focus
- Establishing a good sight picture involves slightly out-of-focus rear sight and target.
Color Codes of Awareness
- Five color codes: White (unaware), Yellow (relaxed but cautious), Orange (possible threat), Red (threat identified), Black (frozen with fear).
Cover vs. Concealment
- Cover stops bullets, while concealment hides identity.
Ammunition Misfire
- A misfire is not caused by lower pressure or velocity after cartridge ignition.
Handgun Accident Causes
- Major causes of handgun accidents are ignorance and carelessness.
Weapon Cleaning Frequency
- It is false that a weapon should be cleaned once a month if fired frequently.
Oil Application After Cleaning
- A thick coat of oil is not suitable for covering a cleaned weapon.
Warning Shots
- Firing a warning shot is not permissible.
Deadly Force Justification
- Feeling threatened is insufficient grounds for the use of deadly force.
Armed Security Guard Training
- Required training for armed security guards exceeds a total of 12 hours of classroom and firearms training.
Lawful Arrest by Citizens
- Private citizens are allowed to make lawful arrests using reasonable force, but must not threaten or use a firearm unless justified.
Arrest Authority
- An arrest can be performed by an officer with or without a warrant, or by a private individual.
Definition of Deadly Force
- Deadly force is defined as the force necessary to stop a threat.
Duty to Retreat
- Under TN law, security officers do not have to retreat before using deadly force.
Displaying Firearms on Duty
- It is not permissible for security officers to show their weapon to interested individuals while on duty.
Safety on the Firing Line
- In shooting practice, everyone present acts as a safety officer.
Cease Fire Command
- When commanded to cease fire, one should not finish their course of fire before holstering the weapon.
Sight Picture Again
- Establishing a good sight picture requires that the rear sight and target be slightly out of focus.
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